Exploring Taiwan: A Sketching Adventure
Today, a global sketch event took place in Taipei, the vibrant capital of Taiwan.
Walking the streets, you can sense a unique blend of cultures—from ancient traditions to modern street art—that makes the city so inspiring to sketch.
Creating Mood Boards for Inspiration
Before diving into sketching, I gather reference photos to set the mood.
My initial mood board is spontaneous, collecting interesting scenes and colors.
Later, I refine it with specific themes like Taipei’s busy night markets or city center views, mixing ideas like colors on a palette.
Using One-Point Perspective in Urban Sketching
- I applied one-point perspective when sketching scenes inside narrow streets surrounded by walls and shops.
- This method places a single vanishing point where all lines converge, creating a sense of depth focused on a central viewpoint.
Applying Two-Point Perspective for Broader Views
- Two-point perspective works well for scenes where buildings aren’t directly facing you.
- Using two vanishing points positioned outside the frame, this technique gives a dynamic, angled view that captures the city’s architectural diversity.
Learning and Improving Perspective Skills
My challenge this week is to keep practicing city sketches using these perspective techniques. I aim to add more life and improve composition and pen pressure, borrowing some principles from photography to enhance my drawings.
Additional Resources and Tools
You can download the free Designer Starter Kit for an introduction to perspective drawing by subscribing on the blog page. It’s a handy resource for beginners to build foundational skills. Also, enjoy background music in my sketch videos from DJ Cheezy Gangztaz of Saigon.
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